January Open Letter

Sherry and Tom;

Last night was the BEST~
THANK YOU FOR HAVING US...almost 100% of membership there...can't beat that.

Everyone really appreciated Tom's organizational skills to have us all set for Trivia ...what a hoot...I loved the way the groups were separated...
Everyone wanted to be with Joe...He is the brains of our group and that is really saying something!!!
I wonder just how many degrees all the guys have total? A FANTASTIC and FUNNY GROUP!

I don't know what the Guys talked about, but I have never seen such closeness and sharing as the girls accomplished last night. We were much more interesting than "THE VIEW."

The talk about WW 11 memories which everyone shared ~ was over the top for all...
Interesting that the memories were as clear and all different as we are as people. With every one growing up in different parts of the country...made for a "Talk Show" better than THE VIEW and ours wasn't scripted either. Then we went right into memories of segregation
~ that too, was interesting as well.
I LOVED IT.

I have to say it was THE BEST YET. Maybe we should change our social name to "Virginia Oaks View"...invitation only group.

Thanks again...everyone for being the BEST.
Hugs,
June

"OPEN MIC" NIGHT at the Club~

Another fun night planned at Club House

What? "Open Mic" Night.

When? This Friday, January 23rd

Time? 7:30 PM

Dust off your Dancing Shoes and get it together for a fun night of Live Local Entertainment right here at our Club House.

We have lots of talent right in our own backyard.

~ Mimi's Cafe ~

Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner,

our new Mimi's Cafe is due to open the first week in February.

Prices are basically $7-$12 with a wide range menu.

They have Pumpkin Pancakes, Eggs Ranchero bowl, Croissants and Crepes.

The Lunch Menu has Shrimp, Chicken, Turkey, Salmon and Ribs.

Dinner looks good too~

Some of their
" Classics"list Meatloaf, Chickenpot Pie, Pot Roast, Turkey Breast, County Fired Steak and say "ugh" but I was happy to see Liver and Onions as one of the classic choices. Do you know how hard it is to find Liver/onions on a menu?

Guess I should add that they have Past, Burgers, Fish, Sandwiches, Salads, etc.

Think they will be a great addition to our growing spots near-by.

The only problem could be parking.

Chili's next door has a booming Happy Hour making parking almost impossible.

Board Meeting Scheduled for Monday 7 PM at Clubhouse

Board Meeting

Monday January 26th at 7 PM.

Don't know the agenda, however, Redmond Community Management is now under new ownership.

Come meet one of the Representatives.
We expect business as usual.

Hope to see you there~

Are The Police Raising Our Children or What?

What's going on here in Virginia Oaks?

Thirty (30) police calls during THE FIRST 15 days of January~to ONE STREET here in our community~
What the heck is going on?

Disgruntled Firefighter Disrupts Happy Home

Did you miss this story in the Metro Section of the Washington Post?

The Gainesville District Volunteer Department has been dissolved and is now staffed with County Career Firefighters.

Fire Chief Bird of the Gainesville Volunteer Fire Department is now without a job and a home.

Seems that a couple of the Firefighters were "let go" who, in turn, brought to the County's attention the Chief's "unorthodox housing arrangement."

Chief Bird has been at the Firehouse some thirty years and apparently at some point during those years, moved his family in to make the Firehouse their home. His wife and daughter, who is 19 now, lived there with him.

A four month audit followed. The findings were records and paperwork in disarray. They also reported the Firehouse to be an operation that appeared to disregard county staffing and safety requirements, according to the Washington Post story.

Management of the Firehouse was transferred to the county and is now staffed with Career firefighters in both stations without interruption.

Police Call to Virginia Oaks

Good communication within our community is important.

There is so much going on that we should be aware to keep our Community safe.
Word of mouth doesn't do the job.

January 1, 2009 the Police and Fire Department responded to answer a call.

Complaint "Disorderly Conduct" at lakeside off Montour Heights Drive.

Apparently a New Years Eve Party went awry~
The shouting of foul language alerted home owners and a bonfire could be seen. When the Police arrived the "kids" were gone, abandoming the bonfire which was very much alive.
The Fire Department was called.

What a mess down there~ trash all over grounds and in the lake.

NO ONE is allowed to TRESPASS and be on the golf course unless they are playing golf. There are exceptions for the homeowners who may walk the course BEFORE 7 AM and AFTER the golf course is closed for the day.

Let us all be watchful to keep our community safe.
A woods fire could endanger many homes.